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A growing debate over how tipped income is taxed in Illinois has resurfaced as state Rep. Regan Deering introduced legislation aiming to align Illinois law with the federal “No Tax on Tips” policy. State officials previously said Illinois would not adopt the federal exemption, citing concerns that exempting gratuities could create an unequal tax burden.
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Audio and summary Why the Holdup Using Artificial Intelligence to Cut Illinois Government Costs? – Wirepoints
May 19, 2026
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A largely unasked question is becoming glaring: Is Illinois doing all it should to use artificial intelligence to make government cost less and work better? So far, the evidence says no.
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Everybody needs a side hustle these days, and mine is Ukraine, where I am now.
Wirepoints’ Mark Glennon on AM560’s Morning Answer – Chicago’s struggling commercial real estate and more
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Summary and audio linked here.
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A Tax on Pensions would help all working taxpayers. Increasing pension costs is a main reason for tax increases, they should be happy to contribute.
Legally, you can’t single out pensions to tax. Would have to tax all retirement income.
State political animals are afraid that the chumbolones might actually prefer to keep their hard-earned money. Illinois is a hopeless foundering wreck.